Rep. Brian Higgins (D-NY 27th), recipient of the first Abe Breehey Award, performs a tribute to the award's namesake. View the LEAP photo gallery.

UMWA President Cecil Roberts demands on-air apology after blog post demeans coal miners.

Every year on April 28, the unions of the AFL-CIO observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job and to renew our efforts for safe workplaces. This year we the struggle continues to create good jobs in this country that are safe and healthy and to ensure the freedom of workers to form unions and, through their unions, to speak out and bargain for respect and a better future. For more information, visit the website below.